Indianapolis – Lt. Governor Sue Ellspermann has awarded a $15,000 planning grant to the city of Rushville for a public library feasibility study through the state’s Office of Community and Rural Affairs.

“Planning grants are an important first step as communities consider the best way to attract new businesses,” said Lt. Governor Ellspermann. “The city of Rushville continues its efforts to improve services for its residents, and we are pleased to be able to support their grant request.”

The planning grant for the city of Rushville is to provide an analysis of the current facility and assess the condition of all functional and structural systems and materials. It will also analyze existing library programs and project future needs.

The funding comes from the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, which has proven to be an effective tool for community-based planning and research initiatives. The CDBG program is administered by the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs.

The Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs was created by legislation in 2005, making rural Indiana a major focus for the first time. For additional information on OCRA and its programs visit www.in.gov/ocra.

For updates from the Lt. Governor and the agencies she oversees, please visit www.in.gov/lgov.

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